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Monday, April 28, 2008

The Artists of Minnesota meet two times yearly at locations across the state. This year was in Brainerd. The event is always a good time: connecting with artist friends, enjoying a variety of artwork, and checking out the local art scene. I had hoped to spend some time painting outside, but was surprised by a major snowstorm! Blowing winds and 12 inches of snow made it very unpleasant for painting outside, so I had to satisfy myself by cruising the art store. There's always something I "need".

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Just a few days before the official start of spring I was out painting. It may not look like spring to some, but look closely, my jacket is open, the ice is receding, you can almost see color coming to the twigs of the branches. We have to be optimistic here in Minnesota. Soon there will be daffodils.

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About Me

An aspect I so love about my life as an artist is being able to watch the reactions on people’s faces as they view my work. I paint to capture the images that quicken my heart and I’m always delighted when I see that flash of joy in someone else.
Discovering pastels, compressed sticks of pigment applied to paper, I discovered my medium. Their luscious colors and the special light that finished paintings emit drew me to them. Pastels are also easy to work with, needing nothing extra for application or clean up, which was a bonus with three small children at home. Since I’d spent so much time doing laundry as the kids grew, I set up an easel and a still life in my basement next to the washing machine. I could apply a few strokes of color between loads. It was slow going, but I finished paintings.
As the children grew, I ventured out to paint and attend classes.
An opportunity came to rent a studio of my own. Once out of the basement and into the light, I rejoiced in instilling that sense of light into my paintings. And I smile when I see people notice.